Immigration Liaison Officer
CfBT Education Services employs a workforce of 200 specialist English Language teachers recruited from overseas to work in Brunei schools. By working in close collaboration with its key partner, the Brunei Ministry of Education, CfBT delivers excellence in education to its key beneficiaries: the primary and secondary students of Brunei Darussalam. CfBT also employees a team of local administrative support staff who provide HR, Welfare, Finance, IT, and Property and Facilities services.
CfBT Education Services is inviting applications from highly motivated, customer-focused individuals with immigration and labour visa-processing experience (e.g. through past employment with the government, a visa services provider or diplomatic mission), who are interested in joining our HR team as an Immigration Liaison Officer. This is a full-time role for a fixed-term period of 12 months, with the possibility of the role becoming permanent after this period.
The successful applicant will provide advice, guidance and support to teachers regarding employment and dependent visa applications and renewals, as well as carry out related administrative processes and liaise with Immigration and Labour Department representatives on visa matters. This role works closely with HR and Welfare team colleagues.
The successful applicant will already possess the required knowledge, experience and skills specified in the attached job description and will, therefore, be expected to very quickly assume the responsibilities and demands of this role. They will also be expected to hold a full valid Brunei drivers’ licence and be able to drive to various government offices in the course of their duties. A fuel allowance will be provided.
The successful applicant will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to Company values and possess strong organisational, administrative and interpersonal skills.
This position is open only to Brunei Nationals or permanent residents.
Only applications from candidates with immigration and labour visa-related processing experience will be considered.
Required Knowledge and Experience
- Education to at least ‘O’ Level
- Experience with Brunei immigration and labour visa-related processes
- Frontline customer service experience
- Possession of a full and valid Brunei drivers’ licencOther requirements as per the job description
Required Skills
- Strong organisational skills.
- A friendly, personable approach and a willingness to assist employees, on a day-to-day basis, with a range of visa-related enquiries.
- Excellent verbal and written English language skills.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to high standards and levels of accuracy.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee and dependent information.
- Cultural awareness and understanding.
- Self-motivation and initiative.
- A positive attitude and an ability to form good working relationships within a small team, and with staff and external stakeholders at all levels.
- Proficiency in the MS suite of software applications, in particular MS Excel
To apply for this role, please go to the CfBT website at cfbt.org. On the CfBT website homepage click on ‘Work with Us’ in the top right area of the screen. This will take you to CfBT’s vacancy list where you will find this role listed. Just click on the Immigration Liaison Officer title and then, once you are taken to the role description page (which includes the full job description) click on ‘Apply’ at the bottom of the screen to commence the application process. If you experience any technical difficulties in applying for the role, please send an email to [email protected] but do not send applications to this email address.
Applicants will need to upload an up-to-date CV, a covering letter (the letter should be no longer than one side of an A4 page), photocopies of qualifications and transcripts, professional course certificates, a recent passport-sized photo, contact telephone and email details and the names and addresses of at least two supervisor referees from within the last two years.
The application deadline is 11 December 2025.
Child Safeguarding Commitment
CfBT Education Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including police and reference checks.